Bab 113: Chapter 112 - Do I Make Myself Clear?

"Ugh...," I groaned in exasperation, as I heard a loud knocking on my front gate.

"He really doesn't know when to give up, does he?" Remarked Aura in bemusement.

"We should probably let him in...he did pay you a fairly substantial sum of money, after all, which you accepted," Pointed out Estella.

"God fucking damn it...fine, go open the gate," I relented with a sigh.

Estella then got up and headed for the front door, heading outside the house before a slight creak echoed out as she opened the gates.

I sat up wearily as footsteps echoed out from outside, making their way into the house, before stepping into the front hall, where I was currently seated.

"Hey, there, Master! Are you ready to train me yet!?" Came an enthusiastic greeting.

"No, I'm still thinking it over...plus, as you can see, I'm busy right now," I replied dryly, as I held up my hand of cards, before reluctantly adding, "But I suppose you can join us, if you want."